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What is another word for Limp? – 177 Limp Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weak frail feeble fragile delicate flaccid slack loose floppy unstable unsteady precarious shaky rickety wobbly tottery shaky trembly quivering wavering hesitant uncertain awkward clumsy gangly spindly brittle breakable splintery decrepit enfeebled debilitated infirm lame crippled halting hobbling stumbling staggering lurching careening teetering

    Meaning of Limp

    The primary meaning of the word "Limp" is to walk with a irregular gait due to an injury or disability, or to be weak and lacking in strength or firmness.

    Definitions

    • To walk with a irregular gait, typically due to an injury or disability
    • To be weak and lacking in strength or firmness
    • To be loose or flaccid, lacking in tautness or rigidity

    Etymology of Limp

    The word "Limp" has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "limpan", which is also related to the Old Norse word "limpa", meaning "to hobble"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a person's gait, as well as to describe something that is weak or lacking in strength

    Example Uses

    • She began to limp after twisting her ankle during the hike
    • The old man had a noticeable limp due to his war injury
    • The branch was limp and lifeless, hanging loosely from the tree

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strong sturdy robust firm taut rigid steady stable secure balanced even smooth graceful agile nimble quick spry vigorous energetic lively dynamic forceful powerful potent solid substantial unshakeable unwavering unflinching

    Related Nouns

    weakness frailty fragility delicacy instability unsteadiness precariousness shakiness ricketiness wobbliness totteriness trembleness quiver wavering hesitation uncertainty awkwardness clumsiness gangliness spindliness brittleness breakability splinter decrepitude enfeeblement debilitation infirmity lameness cripple halting hobble stumble stagger lurch careen teeter

    Related Verbs

    weaken frail fragilize delicate destabilize unsteady shake wobble totter tremble quiver waver hesitate uncertainty awkward clums gangl spindl brittl break splinter decrepit enfeeble debilitate infirm lame cripple halt hobble stumble stagger lurch careen teeter

    Related Adjectives

    weak frail fragile delicate unstable unsteady precarious shaky rickety wobbly tottery trembly quivering wavering hesitant uncertain awkward clumsy gangly spindly brittle breakable splintery decrepit enfeebled debilitated infirm lame crippled halting hobbling stumbling staggering lurching careening teetering